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NFL Draft: Falcons excited to add 'another firepower weapon' on offense in Calvin Ridley

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – With their first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Falcons added to an offensive skill group that was already among the best in the league by selecting Alabama wide receiver with the No. 26 overall pick.

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“We’re really excited to add him as another firepower weapon for us, and he’s going to mix in very well with our offense,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said following the first round.

Ridley, a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide, was considered by some draft experts to be the top receiver in this class.